Transport
House of Travel reacts to fuel shortage fears ahead of holidays
Brent Thomas is the chief executive of House of Travel. He talks to Lisa Owen about possible disruptions for flights over the holiday period, as a bad batch of aviation fuel is forcing rationing.
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Fears of flight disruptions as aviation fuel rationed
The travel plans for thousands of holiday-makers could be up in the air due to a bad batch of imported jet fuel.
Airlines have been told they will receive 75 percent of what they'd planned to use out… Audio
$41m earmarked for making roads safer in North Canterbury
The government has announced a $41 million programme to improve road safety in North Canterbury.
The Panel with Jenni Giblin and Phil O'Reilly (Part 1)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Jenni Giblin and Phil O'Reilly discuss the dud batch of aviation fuel and what that could mean for holidaymakers. Plus, they talk OCR and it's immediate… Audio
Road safety camera trial snaps nearly 200,000 offences
The number of motorists detected breaking the law has kept climbing during the course of a six-month trial of more powerful road safety cameras.
Mayor challenges Waka Kotahi on chaotic SH6 closure and weeds
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith has grilled Waka Kotahi on the chaotic closure of State Highway 6/Whakatu Drive and weedy roundabouts during the first meeting of the joint regional transport committee.
Investigations into jet fuel, rationing possible - Z Energy
Airlines may have to ration jet fuel until late December, following the import of a bad batch.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is warning Christmas travel plans could be disrupted… Audio
MBIE aware of bad batch of aviation fuel
Upcoming Christmas travel plans could be disrupted with a bad batch of aviation fuel forcing rationing for airlines.
Z Energy, which is the owner of the dud shipment, told airlines last night they'd… Audio
Bad batch of aviation fuel could force airlines to ration
Upcoming Christmas travel plans could be disrupted with a bad batch of aviation fuel forcing rationing for airlines.
Z Energy, which is the owner of the dud shipment, told airlines last night they'd… Audio
AA calls for staged return of fuel excise duty to avoid panic at pump
The government is being urged to reinstate the petrol tax gradually to avoid motorists queuing around the block.
AA on question of extending cost of living fuel discount
Any day now the government's due to make a decision on whether to extend or can the fuel discount that's part of its cost of living relief package. In March it cut petrol tax by 25 cents a litre, and… Video, Audio
Mayors welcome govt splurge on climate-friendly transport projects
New bus stops, routes and cycleways are on the cards for 46 local councils around the country, as the government announces $350 million in funding for transport projects. Audio
Transport Minister on new funding for 46 councils for transport infrastructure
Forty-six councils across the country are due to receive funding to bring in new bus-stops, cycleways and improve walkways.
The Transport Choices package announced yesterday aims to give communities… Audio
Councils eye up cycleways, bus routes, after funding boost
Councils around the country are eyeing up cycleways and bus routes as Government funding for environmentally friendly transport projects is handed out.
The $350 million, first promised in this… Audio
Auckland motorway off-ramp closed due to 'police incident'
A motorway off-ramp in Auckland has been closed because of what Auckland Transport is describing as a police incident.
For more on what is going on, Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Māni Dunlop… Audio
National Party reacts to fresh transport funding
The Government is handing out $350 million to encourage people to walk, bike or take the bus.
The Transport Choices package announced yesterday aims to give 46 councils more efficient, cost effective… Audio
$350m new funding announced to bolster transport infrastructure
The package will help councils build more bus stops, cycleways and bus lanes as part of measures to deal with climate change.
Car impound law needs updating - MTA
Increasing the number of cars impounded by police could create a problem for tow companies, the Motor Trade Association says.
Auckland crash leaves one critical
Emergency services have responded to a serious crash in the Auckland suburb of Ōtāhuhu.
Preferred candidate for top Auckland Transport role turns it down
The man chosen as Auckland Transport's new chief executive has pulled the handbrake, before even getting in the driver's seat. Audio
